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Galveston (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
Shreveport, $10; to Beauregard Monumental Association, $10; besides $8.25 in voluntary contributions; to Jeff. Davis Monumental Association, at Richmond, Va., $10; to Forest, at Memphis, Tenn., $5; to Ladies' Confederate Memorial Association to assist in defraying expenses of the removal of the Confederate dead to southern cemeteries; purchased twenty-five Davis calendars in aid to Jefferson Davis monument; on Decoration day a floral design was sent to the Ladies' Memorial Association; to Galveston sufferers, $5. In addition to the above, this Chapter was the medium through which $5 was sent to Petersburg, Va., in the cause of preserving the old Blandford church, $3 of this amount having been contributed by Mrs. J. B. Richardson, and $2 by Mrs. Andrew Hero. The Chapter continues its subscription to the Confederate Veteran. In accordance with the State President, this Chapter contributed a Christmas box to the Soldiers' Home. Regular monthly meetings have been held by this Chapt
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
e South's most gifted writers, was requested to write a poem especially for the occasion; a selection from Father Ryan's beautiful Southern songs, The Sword of Robert Lee, was placed among the numbers on the programme, and tributes to the memory of the South's greatest and best were among other incidents of the evening. Through some delay in receiving his invitation Judge Fenner was unable to be present; but Dr. Palmer was there, and Mrs. Townsend was present; members of the armies of Northern Virginia and Tennessee, and old veterans from the Soldiers' Home thronged Memorial Hall, and some 300 ladies, the great majority Daughters of the Confederacy, were present, filling the hall to the very doors. It was a magnificent gathering, a grand outpouring of Southern chivalry and Southern womanhood, to do honor to him of whom Father Ryan wrote: Forth from its scabbard never hand Wore sword from stain as free, Nor nobler chief led braver band, Nor braver band had cause more grand, Nor caus
Greenwood (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
Your Committee on Designs begs leave to report that during the past year floral tributes were sent for Miss Winnie Davis, the Daughter of the Confederacy; Major Lincoln, Commander Army of Northern Virginia Association; Major-General Gilmore, Commander Louisiana Division, U. D. C.; Mrs. Bentley, Mrs. Stamps and Miss Katharine Nobles, one of our charter members, who had done much towards organizing our Chapter. On April 6, Decoration day, a design was placed on the Confederate Monument at Greenwood, and the grave of Mumford, whose name is linked with the history of Louisiana, was not forgotten. In June a large floral offering was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, where lie buried the remains of some 5,000 Confederates. All designs were ornamented with the Association ribbon. Mrs. Dickson, President of the Association, then read the following beautiful address, which was listened to with the deepest attention: Memory takes me back five years and shows me a few earnest, patriotic so
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
ause of preserving the old Blandford church, $3 of this amount having been contributed by Mrs. J. B. Richardson, and $2 by Mrs. Andrew Hero. The Chapter continues its subscription to the Confederate Veteran. In accordance with the State President, this Chapter contributed a Christmas box to the Soldiers' Home. Regular monthly meetings have been held by this Chapter, which have been well attended, and the Chapter was represented by delegates duly elected to the convention which met at Montgomery, Ala. During the year many valuable and interesting relics have been added to the Chapter's case. Respectfully submitted, C. B. Sholars, Recording Secretary. Mrs. Ada T. Richardson, Corresponding Secretary, reported that during the year she had written 140 letters sent out fifty-three application blanks, ordered sixteen certificates of membership, and eight badges. She received ten certificates to order badges from Nashville from National Recording Secretary. Ordered 500 postal
Harrisburg (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
morial Hall, at which was donated the portrait of General Randall Lee Gibson. By resolution this chapter contributes one dollar a month to the infirmary at the Soldiers' Home, and in addition had constituted a special committee whose duty it is to receive donations of food, clothing, etc., and dispensing same to inmates of the home. The following contributions were made by this Chapter: For purchase of flowers on Decoration day at Camp Chase, $3; towards the Confederate monument at Houston, $1; in aid of marking graves at Okolona, Miss., $1.25; donated to Memorial Hall, $5; towards Confederate monument at Shreveport, $10; to Beauregard Monumental Association, $10; besides $8.25 in voluntary contributions; to Jeff. Davis Monumental Association, at Richmond, Va., $10; to Forest, at Memphis, Tenn., $5; to Ladies' Confederate Memorial Association to assist in defraying expenses of the removal of the Confederate dead to southern cemeteries; purchased twenty-five Davis calendars in
Meridian (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
roduced Dr. Tichenor, who read in a beautiful and dramatic manner, Father Ryan's noble poem, The Sword of Robert Lee. Continuing, Dr. Tichenor said that he felt that at the mention of the name of Robert Lee every man and woman of the South should bow their heads and thank God that to this age and generation had been given such a man. Mrs. William H. Dickson then read a beautiful tribute penned to the memory of General Lee, in answer to the New York Sun's attack, by John G. Hood of Meridian, Miss. After this beautiful reading the following beautiful poem, from the pen of our sweet southern songbird, Mary Ashley Townsend, was read by Colonel W. R. Lyman. Mr. Lyman read the poem with great force and diction, and every word sank as a note that would linger in the hearts of all present. The following was the poem: The birthday of Lee. Mary Ashley Townsend What singer's song, However bravely he might sing, To this proud hour and day could bring Meed justly strong? For chap
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
r of the U. D. C.: In discharging the duty imposed upon me as the Recording Secretary of this Association, I have thought it well at the outset to quote in this report Article 2 of the Constitution of our Chapter, which declares the purpose for which the Association was organized, and is as follows, to-wit: The objects of this Association are memorial, and to that end educational, literary, social and benevolent. To collect and preserve all material for a truthful history of the Confederate States, and to honor the memory of all men and women who served that cause. I shall undertake in this report in as brief and concise a form as possible to show how nearly this Chapter for the last twelve months has served the purpose for which it was organized. The initial work of the year was the provision made at the first regular meeting for the entertainment of the State Convention held in this city on March I to 3. Fifty-five dollars was appropriated towards an entertainment for t
Arlington (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
ed out to us, for material aid, and received it in gifts, represented by figures. Our Soldiers' Home, too, has felt our care. The convention, reception and entertainment of a guest cost $65.55. We paid National and State per capita tax of $23.60. Individual members gave to the Beauregard Association $8.25. Our Chapter gifts to the Jefferson Davis and Beauregard Associations; to the Shreveport and Okolona Chapters; to Camp Chase, and the Galveston sufferers; to aid in removing our dead to Arlington, and to our own Chapter dead, loving tributes, represent $105.25. Surely our cold figures have found voice and their tones are vibrant of success. Respectfully, J. R. Dicks, Treasurer. Mrs. J. F. Spearing, Financial Secretary, reported that the total collections during the year amounted to $132.75. January 14, 1900, she collected dues for 1900 amounting, with the per capita tax for 1899, to $2.25; received from the Treasurer for stationery, $4.50; dues still due for 1900, wi
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
ood, clothing, etc., and dispensing same to inmates of the home. The following contributions were made by this Chapter: For purchase of flowers on Decoration day at Camp Chase, $3; towards the Confederate monument at Houston, $1; in aid of marking graves at Okolona, Miss., $1.25; donated to Memorial Hall, $5; towards Confederate monument at Shreveport, $10; to Beauregard Monumental Association, $10; besides $8.25 in voluntary contributions; to Jeff. Davis Monumental Association, at Richmond, Va., $10; to Forest, at Memphis, Tenn., $5; to Ladies' Confederate Memorial Association to assist in defraying expenses of the removal of the Confederate dead to southern cemeteries; purchased twenty-five Davis calendars in aid to Jefferson Davis monument; on Decoration day a floral design was sent to the Ladies' Memorial Association; to Galveston sufferers, $5. In addition to the above, this Chapter was the medium through which $5 was sent to Petersburg, Va., in the cause of preserving t
New Orleans (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.23
The natal day of General Robert Edward Lee Appropriately observed throughout the South, Jan. 19, 1901. The exercises at New Orleans, La., under the auspices of the local Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, peculiarly impressive. The Poem of Mrs. Mary Ashley Townsend a Stirring Requiem. The Chaste and appserved throughout the South. In every city, village and hamlet there were appropriate exercises with a cessation of secular effort. The exercises at New Orleans, Louisiana, under the auspices of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, were fully reported in the Picayune, of January 20, 1901. What these fait Treasurer of the Chapter, presented the following able report: To the Officers and Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Chapter No. 72, New Orleans, La.: Ladies—To-day, January 19, 1901, the anniversary of the birthday of our hero, Robert E. Lee, brings us to the opening of a new Chapter year, and it is meet
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